Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Per Diem - General Cardiology

Could you be our next Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant on Inpatient Cardiology Consult Service at Paoli Hospital?

Why work as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Main Line Health?

• Make an Impact! As the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you would perform acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with attending physicians and residents. As an advanced practitioner, this role involves independent judgment and decision-making as well as consultation and collaboration with other members of the health care team. You would enhance the continuity of quality patient care; amplify communication between the physician, family members, and the health care team; and extend the capabilities of the medical care team. Since this is a Perioperative Nurse Practitioner role, you would be required to perform clinical procedures outlined by the individual department requirements. Overall, this position is critical in leading quality and evidence-based care initiatives that will result in achieving optimal patient outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.
  
  
• Develop and Grow your Career! Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
  
  
• Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
  
  

Position: Per Diem, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Shift: Per Diem - weekend coverage

Experience:
1. Two years Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.
2. A minimum of two years nursing experience in specific clinical area preferred.

Education:
1. Completion of an Nurse Practitioner program required.
2. MSN required.

Licensures/Certifications:
1. Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP).
2. BLS certification required.
3. ACLS certification required.
4. ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) with in 1 year from start of employment.
5. Additional certifications specific to specialty may be required or preferred. Refer to the specialty addendum.
6. Successful completion of the MLH credentialing process through the Medical Staff office, with temporary or permanent privileges approved.
7. Completion of and Certification as a RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) to be able to gain credentials for C-Sections. Certification must be within 1 year of employment.

This position requires you to wear a respirator as part of the job requirement.